Donna Apidone

Former Morning Edition, CapRadio Reads Host

Donna Apidone has been addicted to radio since the age of 14, when she visited a family friend at a Cleveland radio station. "From then on, I was hooked." After working in commercial radio and corporate public relations, Donna discovered the joys of public radio. She had been an announcer and fundraiser at public stations for more than 20 years.

Donna came to Capital Public Radio in 1998 and has hosted Morning Edition since 2001. Since early 2009, she has also hosted the midday show on the Music Station.

She serves on the board of directors of a national animal rescue organization and an interfaith organization. She enjoys her volunteer work as a certified life coach and seminar facilitator.

Donna "graduated" from CapRadio in 2022.

Stories by Donna Apidone

Linda Ronstadt No Longer Sings — But She Will Talk About It
September 17, 2018
Ronstadt was diagnosed with Parkinson’s several years ago, but she occasionally appears onstage to talk about music. She’ll do that on September 21 at the Harris Center in Folsom.
Radio Host Chris Thile Visits Mondavi Center With Fellow Punch Brothers Musicians
August 15, 2018
Chris Thile is host of the national radio show Live From Here. He’s also a talented mandolin player, who is at ease in bluegrass and classical circles. And he’s a genius.
Donna Apidone In Conversation With Author Elizabeth Rynecki
November 9, 2017
The Nazis were famous for raiding and ruining art collections throughout Europe during World War II. Some of the work was by little-known but prolific artists who documented the way of life they saw around them.
Author John Lescroart Brings "Panic" To CapRadio Reads
June 9, 2017
After almost 30 bestsellers, author John Lescroart can still dish up a surprise. In fact, his latest book features a new character.
CapRadio Reads Playlist: John Lescroart
June 9, 2017
Music is a big part of the human experience. It accentuates everything we do. It helps us relate to people and situations. And even books. Donna Apidone prepared a playlist for every CapRadio reads author she interviews.
CapRadio Reads: Immigration And Motherly Love Clash In Shanthi Sekaran's Lucky Boy
February 3, 2017
Author Shanthi Sekaran has written a compelling and troubling story about immigration and motherly love. Her novel is called Lucky Boy. It’s about two women who love the same child.
CapRadio Reads: Despicable Personalities In Andrew Grant's 'False Friend'
January 5, 2017
In his book False Friend, author Andrew Grant asks his readers to explore a new way of understanding people.
Author Interview: Georgeanne Brennan On Her "Culinary Journey" Through Provence
November 10, 2016
When Georgeanne Brennan moved to Provence in the early 70s, she and her young family wanted to escape the chaotic pace of American life. They became immersed in French culture, and Georgeanne discovered a rich culinary history.
When Journalists Were Mostly Men: Interview With Author Meg Waite Clayton
September 8, 2016
The gender gap in WWII is the subject of the latest novel from New York Times Bestselling Author Meg Waite Clayton. Ahead of her visit for CapRadio Reads, she tells us a little more about her experiences and her latest novel.
Author J. Ryan Stradal Mixes Humor And Midwestern Flavor In “Kitchens Of The Great Midwest”
July 7, 2016
In his debut novel, Kitchens of the Great Midwest, J. Ryan Stradal shows his knack for creating characters with Midwestern values, interwoven with the best recipes his homeland has to offer.

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